Registered Nurse | Anticoagulation Clinic

Position Highlights

May be eligible for a $6000 sign on bonus
Located at McGreevy 7th Ave
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.

Responsible for

• Provides professional nursing care to patients and families
• Communicates with physicians as well as other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care
• Performs general nursing care to patients
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
• Captures and documents patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
• Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic
• Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing of patients
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
• Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations
• Maintains timely flow of patients
• Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination
• Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals, and conducting a nursing assessment
• Documents obtained information in patient chart
• Instructs patient in collection of samples and tests
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician
• Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
• Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials
• Ensures cleanliness
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed
• Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol as needed
• Performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.